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This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on procedures and related issues, including aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, anesthesia, cyst management, cardiac stress tests, and colposcopy. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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Fracture Management
Jun 15, 2022 Common Finger Fractures and Dislocations   DDx   PtEd
Mar 15, 2022 Thumb Spica Casts for Scaphoid Fractures [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
Feb 01, 2016 Diagnosis and Management of Common Foot Fractures
Jan 01, 2011 Stress Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention   Alg   DDx   PtEd
Nov 15, 2009 Common Forearm Fractures in Adults
Sep 01, 2009 Splints and Casts: Indications and Methods
Jan 01, 2009 Principles of Casting and Splinting   PtEd   Tool
Jan 01, 2008 Clavicle Fractures   PtEd
Sep 15, 2007 Diagnosis and Management of Metatarsal Fractures
Sep 01, 2004 Diagnosis and Management of Scaphoid Fractures
Dec 15, 2003 Evaluation and Management of Toe Fractures
Jan 01, 2003 Tarsal Navicular Stress Fractures
Circumcision, Newborn
Jun 01, 2020 Newborn Circumcision Techniques
Lumbar Puncture
Apr 01, 2021 Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
Joint Injections
Feb 15, 2025 Ultrasound- vs Landmark-Guided Steroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
Oct 15, 2024 Injections of the Hand and Wrist: Part I. Trigger Finger, First Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis, and Palmar Fibromatosis   CME
Oct 15, 2024 Injections of the Hand and Wrist: Part II. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Intersection Syndrome, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury, and de Quervain Tenosynovitis   CME
Jan 15, 2024 Injections of the Hip and Knee   CME
Sep 15, 2023 Effect of Steroid Injections on Blood Glucose Level [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
Aug 15, 2023 Joint and Soft Tissue Injections   CME   PtEd
Dec 15, 2021 Trigger Finger: Safety and Effectiveness of NSAID vs. Steroid Injection Therapy [Cochrane for Clinicians]
Oct 15, 2015 Corticosteroid Injections for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
Oct 01, 2013 Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections for Shoulder Pain [Cochrane for Clinicians]
Oct 15, 2008 Musculoskeletal Injections: A Review of the Evidence
Oct 01, 2003 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Ankle and Foot
Dec 01, 2002 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injection of the Elbow Region
Oct 15, 2002 Knee Joint Aspiration and Injection   PtEd
IUD Insertion and Removal
Jan 15, 2020 Pain Medications Before IUD Placement [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
Sep 01, 2018 Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Difficult Insertions and Removals   Alg
Mar 15, 2014 Intrauterine Devices: An Update   PtEd
Jan 01, 2005 Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices
Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS)
Mar 01, 2020 Point-of-Care Ultrasonography
Aug 15, 2018 Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Family Medicine [Editorials]
Spirometry/Pulmonary Function Tests
Mar 15, 2020 Office Spirometry: Indications and Interpretation   Alg
Skin Procedures
Apr 01, 2020 Cutaneous Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
May 15, 2017 Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach   Alg   PtEd   Tool
Aug 01, 2014 Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles   PtEd
Jun 15, 2014 Infiltrative Anesthesia in Office Practice
Oct 01, 2013 Dermoscopy for the Family Physician   Alg
Nov 01, 2011 Shave and Punch Biopsy for Skin Lesions
Dec 01, 2009 Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice   PtEd
Oct 15, 2008 Essentials of Skin Laceration Repair   PtEd
May 15, 2004 Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions
Jun 01, 2003 The Basic Z-Plasty
Apr 01, 2003 Fusiform Excision   PtEd
Oct 01, 2002 Electrosurgery for the Skin
May 01, 2002 Dermal Electrosurgical Shave Excision   PtEd
Apr 01, 2002 Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts   PtEd
Mar 15, 2002 Punch Biopsy of the Skin   PtEd
Mar 01, 2002 Lipoma Excision   PtEd
Patient Education, Self-Care
May 01, 2020 Endometrial Biopsy [Information from Your Family Doctor]
Aug 01, 2019 Ingrown Toenails [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Aug 01, 2014 Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin Injection [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jul 15, 2011 Hemorrhoids [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Dec 01, 2009 Common Cosmetic Procedures [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
Jan 15, 2005 Nosebleeds [Information from Your Family Doctor]
Endometrial Biopsy
May 01, 2020 Endometrial Biopsy: Tips and Pitfalls   PtEd
Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Jun 01, 2020 Nerve Blocks: Part II. Lower Extremity
Jun 01, 2020 Nerve Blocks: Part I. Upper Extremity
Foreign Body Removal, Skin
Jun 15, 2020 Foreign Bodies in the Skin: Evaluation and Management
Colposcopy
Jul 01, 2020 Cervical Colposcopy: Indications and Risk Assessment   Alg   POC
Bartholin's Cyst Management
Jun 15, 2019 Bartholin Duct Cyst and Gland Abscess: Office Management   DDx
Ingrown Toenail Removal
Aug 01, 2019 Ingrown Toenail Management   PtEd
Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Excision
Feb 01, 2018 Hemorrhoids: Diagnosis and Treatment Options   DDx   PtEd
Epistaxis Nasal Packing
Aug 15, 2018 Epistaxis: Outpatient Management   PtEd
Cardiac Exercise Treadmill Stress Tests
Sep 01, 2017 Exercise Stress Testing: Indications and Common Questions   Tool
Aesthetic and Cosmetic
Aug 01, 2014 Botulinum Toxin Injection for Facial Wrinkles   PtEd
Dec 01, 2009 Aesthetic Procedures in Office Practice   PtEd
Anesthesia, Local Nerve Blocks
Jun 15, 2014 Infiltrative Anesthesia in Office Practice
Vasectomy
Dec 01, 2013 Common Questions About Vasectomy   PtEd
Cryosurgery
Dec 15, 2012 Cutaneous Cryosurgery

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